Dry Shampoo Hairbrush

ABSTRACT

An article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush is disclosed. The hairbrush has a brush body having bristles extending from a first side, a bristles cover configured to be coupled to the brush body, the bristles cover having a plurality of access holes permitting the bristles to pass through, a storage cavity within a second side, the storage cavity being configured to hold moist towelettes for insertion between the brush body and the bristles cover permitting a moist towelette to extend through the holes in the brush body cover around the bristles, a rear cover enclosing the storage cavity, and a rear cover enclosing the storage cavity. The rear cover may provide an airtight seal to the storage cavity for keeping moist towelettes moist until use.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This application relates in general to an article of manufacture for providing a personal hygiene aid, and more specifically, to an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush.

BACKGROUND

Many people, especially travelers, may be unable to shower and wash their hair for a significant period of time. During this time period, these individuals may need an opportunity to clean themselves up as they go through their day. Additionally, most individuals require occasionally to comb and brush their hair to make it appear in an organized state throughout a day. By itself, brushing an individual's hair does not necessarily clean one's hair.

Therefore, a need exists for an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush. The present invention attempts to address the limitations and deficiencies in prior solutions according to the principles and example embodiments disclosed herein.

SUMMARY

In accordance with the present invention, the above and other problems are solved by providing an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the principles and example embodiments disclosed herein.

In one embodiment, the present invention is an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush. The hairbrush has a brush body having bristles extending from a first side, a bristles cover configured to be coupled to the brush body, the bristles cover having a plurality of access holes permitting the bristles to pass through, a storage cavity within a second side, the storage cavity being configured to hold moist towelettes for insertion between the brush body and the bristles cover permitting a moist towelette to extend through the holes in the brush body cover around the bristles, a rear cover enclosing the storage cavity.

In another aspect of the present invention, the bristles cover further comprising connecting tabs that engage connecting slots in the brush body to hold the bristle cover in place.

In another aspect of the present invention, the hairbrush further comprises a rear cover enclosing the storage cavity.

In another aspect of the present invention, the hairbrush further comprises a handle extending from a bottom edge of the brush body for holding the hairbrush when used.

In another aspect of the present invention, the hairbrush further comprises a soft grip sleeve configured to cover the handle.

In another aspect of the present invention, the rear cover provides an airtight seal to the storage cavity for keeping moist towelettes moist until use.

In another aspect of the present invention, the rear cover may provide an airtight seal to the storage cavity for keeping moist towelettes moist until use.

The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the features and technical advantages of the present invention in order that the detailed description of the invention that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the invention.

It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention.

It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features that are believed to be characteristic of the invention, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Referring now to the drawings in which like reference numbers represent corresponding parts throughout:

FIG. 1 illustrates an example embodiment of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates another partial side view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a partial front view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 illustrates a rear view embodiment of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 illustrates a side view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 illustrates a front view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 a-c illustrate multiple views of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 a-i illustrate a cross-section view of each row of bristles in an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This application relates in general to an article of manufacture for providing a personal hygiene aid, and more specifically, to an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like parts and assemblies throughout the several views. Reference to various embodiments does not limit the scope of the invention, which is limited only by the scope of the claims attached hereto. Additionally, any examples set forth in this specification are not intended to be limiting and merely set forth some of the many possible embodiments for the claimed invention.

In describing embodiments of the present invention, the following terminology will be used. The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, a plurality of items, structural elements, compositional elements, and/or materials may be presented in a common list for convenience. However, these lists should be construed as though each member of the list is individually identified as a separate and unique member. Thus, no individual member of such list should be construed as a de facto equivalent of any other member of the same list solely based on their presentation in a common group without indications to the contrary. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

It further will be understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” and “including” specify the presence of stated features, steps or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps or components. It also should be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions and acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality and acts involved.

The terms “individual,” and “user” refer to an entity, e.g., a human, using an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush associated with the invention. The term user herein refers to one or more users.

The term “invention” or “present invention” refers to the invention being applied for via the patent application with the title “Dry Shampoo Hairbrush.” Invention may be used interchangeably with brush.

In general, the present disclosure relates to an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention. To better understand the present invention, FIG. 1 illustrates an example embodiment of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates another partial side view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention. The dry shampoo hairbrush 100 is shown in a partial rear view.

The dry shampoo hairbrush 100 comprises a brush head 101, a bristles cover 102, a rear cover 103, a handle sleeve 104, a storage cavity 105, and a handle 110. The brush head 101 possesses brush bristles 111 a-n on a front side and a storage cavity 105 on a rear side. A bristles cover 102 attaches to the brush head 101 over the brush bristles 111 a-n. The brush bristles access holes 112 a-n provide the brush bristles 111 a-n with an ability to pass through the bristles cover 102. The location of the brush bristles access holes 112 a-n on the bristles cover 102 correspond to individual brush bristles 111 a-n on the brush head 101. The handle sleeve 104 slides onto the handle 110 to provide a user with a comfortable grip.

The bristles cover 102 and rear cover 103 are mechanically coupled to the brush head 101 in which connecting tabs on the bristles cover 102 engage coupling slots on the brush head 101. The bristles cover 102 and rear cover 103 may be easily removed and snapped onto the brush head 101 as needed by the user. The rear cover 103 is sized to completely enclose the storage cavity 105. The storage cavity 105 is some embodiments may come with an airtight seal to keep the towelettes stored therein moist until used.

A user stores disposable hand dry shampoo impregnated toweletts (not shown) into the storage cavity 105 and attaches the rear cover 103 to keep the wipes moist. To use the dry shampoo hairbrush 100, the user removes a wipe from the storage cavity 105 and replaces the rear cover 103. The single wipe is placed over the brush bristles 111 a-n after the bristles cover 102 has been removed. Once the wipe is in place, the bristles cover 102 is reattached to the brush head 101.

The installed wipe will encase the individual brush bristles 111 a-n as both the wipe and the brush bristles 111 a-n protrude through the brush bristles access holes 112 a-n. The dry shampoo hairbrush 100 may be used as any other hairbrush to pass the brush bristles 111 a-n covered by the moist wipe through a client's hair. Repeated action of the brush bristles 111 a-n that are covered by the moist wipe will clean the user's hair without the need for water and shampoo. Once the user has completed the cleaning, the bristles cover 102 may be removed to gain access to the now dirty wipe for discarding.

FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention. FIG. 4 illustrates a partial front view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention. FIGS. 3 and 4 show different front views of the dry shampoo hairbrush 100 to show the relationship between the brush bristles 111 a-n on the brush head 101 and the brush bristles access holes 112 a-n through the bristles cover 102. The handle sleeve 104 is shown near the handle 110.

FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention. FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of the dry shampoo hairbrush 100 with enough separation to identify each individual component. The brush head 101 may be constructed using different numbers of brush bristles 111 a-n having various separation between the brush bristles 111 a-n. The brush bristles 111 a-n may also have different length bristles in different embodiments for users with different amounts of hair and thickness.

FIG. 6 illustrates a handle-less embodiment of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a palm-sized, handle-less dry shampoo hairbrush 200. The handle-less dry shampoo hairbrush 200 comprises a palm brush head 201, palm bristles cover 202, palm rear cover 203, palm storage cavity 205, palm brush bristles 211 a-n and palm brush bristles access holes 112 a-n in the palm bristles cover 202. All of these components correspond to the identical components described above with respect to the dry shampoo hairbrush 100. The handle-less dry shampoo hairbrush 200 may be held in the palm of one hand for use in brushing the brush bristles 111 a-n and installed disposable wipe through the user's hair. In all respects except for the lack of a handle 110 and a handle sleeve 104, the dry shampoo hairbrush 100 and the handle-less dry shampoo hairbrush 200 are identical.

FIGS. 7-10 illustrate various views of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush with dimensions for a preferred embodiment according to the present invention. FIGS. 11 a-c illustrate additional views of an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush with dimensions for a preferred embodiment according to the present invention. FIGS. 12 a-i illustrate a cross-section view of each row of bristles in an article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush according to the present invention.

Even though particular combinations of features are recited in the present application, these combinations are not intended to limit the disclosure of the invention. In fact, many of these features may be combined in ways not specifically recited in this application. In other words, any of the features mentioned in this application may be included in this invention in any combination or combinations to allow the functionality required for the desired operations.

No element, act, or instruction used in the present application should be construed as critical or essential to the invention unless explicitly described as such. Further, the phrase “based on” is intended to mean “based, at least in part, on” unless explicitly stated otherwise. 

What is claimed is:
 1. An article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush, the hairbrush comprises: a brush body having bristles extending from a first side; a bristles cover configured to be coupled to the brush body, the bristles cover having a plurality of access holes permitting the bristles to pass through; and a storage cavity within a second side, the storage cavity being configured to hold moist towelettes for insertion between the brush body and the bristles cover permitting a moist towelette to extend through the holes in the brush body cover around the bristles.
 2. The hairbrush according to claim 1, wherein the bristles cover further comprising connecting tabs that engage connecting slots in the brush body to hold the bristle cover in place.
 3. The hairbrush according to claim 2, wherein the hairbrush further comprises a rear cover enclosing the storage cavity.
 4. The hairbrush according to claim 1, wherein the hairbrush further comprises a handle extending from a bottom edge of the brush body for holding the hairbrush when used.
 5. The hairbrush according to claim 4, wherein the hairbrush further comprises a soft grip sleeve configured to cover the handle.
 6. The hairbrush according to claim 5, wherein the rear cover provides an airtight seal to the storage cavity for keeping moist towelettes moist until use.
 7. An article of manufacture for providing a dry shampoo hairbrush, the hairbrush comprises: a brush body having bristles extending from a first side; a bristles cover configured to be coupled to the brush body, the bristles cover having a plurality of access holes permitting the bristles to pass through and connecting tabs that engage connecting slots in the brush body to hold the bristle cover in place; a storage cavity within a second side, the storage cavity being configured to hold moist towelettes for insertion between the brush body and the bristles cover permitting a moist towelette to extend through the holes in the brush body cover around the bristles; a handle extending from a bottom edge of the brush body for holding the hairbrush when used; and a soft grip sleeve configured to cover the handle.
 8. The hairbrush according to claim 7, wherein the hairbrush further comprises a rear cover enclosing the storage cavity; and a rear cover enclosing the storage cavity. 